Lahore, 9 November 2021 (TDI): The Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan, collaborated to host the Girls’ Cricket Cup 2021. The event was organized in Lahore, with the support of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
3rd Girls’ Cricket Cup
Teams from four schools are participating in The 3rd Girls’ Cricket Cup involved; Government Higher Secondary School Umer Block Iqbal Town, Government Central Model School Gulberg lll, Government Junior Model School Samnabad, and girls from underprivileged backgrounds at the Kinnaird Academy. The participating players went through a three-day coaching clinic as preparation, under the supervision of the best PCB Coaches.
Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan
Speaking at the occasion, Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Geoffrey Shaw he underscored the significance of sports. Sport challenges stereotypes by empowering the girls who choose to play. It helps tear down obstacles by providing opportunities to the players; to professionally compete in the field.
Empowerment through Sports
Noting the participation of women cricket coaches and members of the Pakistan National Women’s Team, the Australian High commissioner appreciated their participation in the event. The agenda of the joint collaboration is to build the confidence of the players as well as encourage them to achieve their dreams.
Gender Equality and Inclusivity in Sports
Dr. Shaw pointed out that Australia is committed to supporting gender equality in Pakistan. Sport is a vital tool in fulfilling that commitment.
He highlighted his country’s policies of inclusion and gender equality in sports.
Therefore the country invests in sports for women and young girls. The objective of doing so is to produce female sports leaders in the next generation.
Principal of the Kinnaird College for Women
Rukhsana David, The Principal of the Kinnaird College for Women on her part welcomed the joint collaboration between the Australian High Commission and her institute. Such opportunities provide an invaluable platform for aspiring sports girls to compete in events like the Cricket Cup. On behalf of Kinnaird College, she expressed satisfaction in hosting the event for the empowerment of girls through sports. Such initiatives promote leadership skills by instilling sportswoman spirit in young girls.
Sports Diplomacy
The Australian High Commissioner congratulated the participating schools. He also appreciated Kinnaird College and PCB for their helpful assistance.
Australia and Pakistan have long-standing and thriving ties, underpinned by increasing people-to-people connections. The two countries collaborate in a multitude of spheres, though Sports is an important aspect of the collaboration.
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